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Analysis On The Actual And Potential Condition Of The Middle And Large Sized Forest Products Industry From A Total Quality Management's Perspective (A Sample Of The Karadeniz Region), Hi̇cabi̇ Cindik, Yener Top, Selman Karayilmazlar, Kadri̇ Cemi̇l Akyüz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In today's environment, all companies are facing increasing competitive pressures and they need to use different ways in order to deal with these pressures and survive. One of these ways is Total Quality Control (TQC). TQC links quality to customer satisfaction. The primary objective of this approach is to incorporate quality and integrity into all functions at all levels of the organization. Quality is an important competition way for existing of companies. The Companies that can not implement products fitness for use is falling in danger. Forest products industry have to interest in quality and establish their quality system. First …

Some Nut Characteristics And Variatin Of These Characteristics Within Hazelnut Cultivar Palaz, S. Zeki̇ Bostan, Ali̇ İslam

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out to determine important nut and kernel quality characteristics and variation in nut and kernel weight and kernel percentage in orchards of Palaz hazelnut cultivar in Ordu and nearby villages. Samples were selected at random from 36 orchards. It was determined that the nut weight, shell thickness, kernel weight and kernel percentage of this cultivar were 1.810-2.721 g, 0.610-0.970 mm, 0.988-1.431 g and 41.94-60.53%, respectively. Furthermore, certain nut characteristics were examined: nut length, nut width, nut height, kernel length, kernel width, kernel height, small nuts, blanks, poor fill, shirvelled kernels, doubles and good kernels. The coefficients …

A Study Of The Alkaloids In Callusing Plant Tissues From A Range Of Turkish Cultivars Of Papaver Somniferum., Nermi̇n Kaya, Brain Lockwood

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plant tissue cultures were obtained from the seeds of five varieties on the basis of petal colour) of Papaver somniferum and alkaloidal extracts were screend for the presence of secondary metabolites using thin layer chromatography and mass spectroscopy. Two plant tissue culture media were used in this study, Murashige & Skoog and Gamborg B5, supplemented with 0.1 mg/l of kinetin in addition to one of either 1.0 or 5.0 mg/l of 2, 4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D). Seedlings growing on media with 1.0 mg/l 2, 4-D produced planlets, while those supplemented with the higher dose, 5.0 mg/l, produced calluses. Variations …

The Effects Of Chemicals For Using The Bleaching Of The Wood Surfaces On The Layer Hardness Of Varnish, Burhanetti̇n Uysal, Musa Atar, Ayhan Özçi̇fçi̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The objective of this research was to determine the effects of sodium hydroxide + hydrogen peroxide, sodium hydroxide + calcium hydroxide + hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid applied on the scotch pine ( Pinus sylvestris L), oriental beech ( Fagus orientalis Lipsky), ash wood ( Froxinus excelsior L.) and oak ( Quercus petraea Mattu Liebl.) on the layer hardness of acrylic, synthetic, polyurethane and acid catalyzed varnish. Results indicated that in the natural varnishing effects of wood species on the layer hardness of varnish are unimportant but the effects of varnish types are important. In the varnishing, after bleaching …

A New Approach Oriented To New Reallotment Model Based On Block Priority Method In Land Consolidation, Musa Avci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, a new model, which is used in determining of reallotment plan in land consolidation, have been presented and this model have been applied to Salihli-Yılmaz Village. Then, the results of this model have been compared with results of the conventional method. This method takes account the maximization of the amount of land non-exchanged and is based on linear programming. According to the results from this study, the average number of plots per farm decreases to 1 in plan obtained from this model, while the amount of the non-exchanged land were obtained as high as conventional methods.

Effects Of Temperature And Ripening Stage On The Respiration Rate Of Tomatoes, Ali̇ Batu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effects of storage temperature and ripening stage on the ripening rate of freshly harvested tomatoes before storage were determined. Respiration was slower in tomatoes harvested at mature green stage of ripening, and the respiration rate increased until the tomatoes reached to the pink and light-red stages of maturity. The maximum CO 2 production occurred in toma-toes harvested at pink, light-red and red stages of maturity, whereas the minimum O 2 consumption occurred in tomatoes harvested at turning, pink and light-red stages of maturity. The highest levels of ethylene were produced by tomatoes harvested at breaking, turning and pink stages …

Apomictic Development In Tetraploid Red Clover ( Trifolium Pratensel.), Gönül Algan, H. Nurhan Bakar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out in order to determine to what extent apomictic development would affect seed formation in the natural tetraploid red clover variety E2. Some Taracaxum-type and lxeris-type development, was determined. It was concluded that embryo sac development did not occur through aposporous development whereas it could occur through diplosporous devel-opment.

Relationships Between Stem Rust ( Puccinia Graminis Triticieriks. And Henn.) Resistances And Morphological Traits In Some Wheat (Triticumspp.) Hybrids, Hakan Ulukan, Murat Özgen

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research was carried out to determine whether dominant morphological features could be used instead of disease tests as markers of lines resistant to stem rust ( Puccinia graminis tritici Eriks. and Henn.). Of the 13 species used as material in the hybridization program, 9 were non-resistant and 4 were resistant. Experiments were carried out separately, because of the different genetic structure in seedling resistance and adult resistance. It was determined that in view of the morphological characters examined; auricle colour, leaf colour and leaf waxiness in seedling resistance, and grain glumaceouss, spike brittleness and awn dentiness in adult resistance …

Strength Of Individual Soil Aggregates Against Crushing Forces I. Influence Of Aggregate Characteristics, Taşkin Öztaş, Koray Sönmez, Mustafa Y. Canbolat

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was undertaken to determine the relative strength of individual soil aggregates of different sizes and shapes against crushing forces. Soil aggregates were placed individually between a clean-fixed flat surface and a flat plate connected to a pocketpenetrometer and crushed under applied stress. The results of this study show that the strength of the aggregates against disruptive forces was directly related to aggregate size and shape. As the aggregate size increased, so did the applied stress required to crush the aggregate. Significant relationships were found between applied stress and the mass, volume, average diameter (D avg ) and geometric …

Cultivation Of Pleurotus Floridaon Forest And Agricultural Wastes By Leaves Of Tree And Wood Waste, Hüseyi̇n Si̇vri̇kaya, Hüseyi̇n Peker

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Some forest and agricultural wastes of Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey were subjected to mushroom ( Pleurotus florida) cultivation in this study. 1:1, 1:3 and 3:1 (w:w) mixtures were prepared mainly by tree leaves wood wastes of timber work shops, cupola of nut trees (NC) and leaves (NL), corn stalks (CS), waste tea leaves (WTL) of tea factories, wheat straw (WS) and waste paper(WP). P.floridaof which the strain was numbered darmycel by Fungi Perfect co. (USA) was used in inoculations of pre-pared series of substrates after being sterillized in an autoclave by direct vapor. Results indicated that wood waste …

Comparison Of The Centroid Method And Four Standard Formulas For Estimating Log Volumes, Hakki Yavuz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Centroid Samling was tested on 21 logs of Ash ( Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa), 38 logs of Spruce ( Picea orien-talis (L.) Link.), and 33 logs of Beech ( Fagus orientalis Lipsky.) all of which were measured in detail. The wolume of each log was estimated using Huber's, Smalian's, Newton, Riecke's, Hosfeld's formulas and Centroid Sampling. These estimates were compared with "true" volume of each log which was determined by aggregating the volumes of measured short sections (1 m.) using Smalian's formula. The mean error of the Centroid estimate of the log volumes was not significant for Fraxinus angustifoliasubsp. oxycarpa, …

Effects On The Yield And Quality Of Day Length And Light Intensity In Alstroemeria 'Regina' Linn. (Inka Lily) Culture In Adana Conditions, Zerri̇n Söğüt, Sevi̇l Altan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this research, the aims were to determine the flower quality and yield of Alstroemeria 'Regina', were grown under 12, 14 and 16 hours by employing the natural day and two different light intensities (first level light intensity: min.90, max.678 lux; second level light intensity: min. l04, max. 888 lux) with high-pressure sodium lamps in greenhouse conditions. Plants were grown under natural photoperiod conditions. One year old plants, maximum flower productivity figure (210) were obtained by che treatment of 16 hour long day photoperiods. On two years old plants the treatment of 12 hour photoperiods increased their flower productivity 310 …

Determination Of Hydraulic Performances Of In-Line Emitters, Bülent Özeki̇ci̇, Sefer Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The efficiency of trickle irrigation systems depends directly on the uniformity with which water is discharged from the emission devices throughout the system. Ideally, all emitters in the system should discharge equal amounts of water. One major cause of flow rate difference between two identical emitters from the same manufacturer is the manufacturing variation. In this study, manufacturers' rated discharges and coefficient of manufacturing variation values were compared with tested values for various in-line emitters. Discharge rates from 12 different types of trickle irrigation emitters were collected at six different operating pressure levels. Pressure compensating emitters were tested at 50, …

Relation Of Root Tensile Strenght To Vertical Root-Pull Resistance And Some Agronomical Characteristics In Maize, Yuhiko Kiyota, Ahmet Can Ülger, Ahmet İnce, Bülent Çakir, İbrahi̇m Akinci, Muzaffer Tezel, Celal Yücel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Examining of root system of maize is quite difficult and it takes a lot of time under field conditions. Because of this, the study abcıut maize reformation on root properties are not enough. Using the new method to determine root magnitude is an important subject for maize breeders in recent years. The value of root pulling resistance that is measured by using computer aided machines, can give some information about root system of plant. In this study, an important variation was obtained between 15 hybrid maize varieties due to the rcıot pulling resistance. The root pulling resistance of genotypes changes …

A Research On The Using Possibilitiy Of The Tobacco Wastes Of Cigarette Factory As Fertilizer, Menşure Özgüven, Zülküf Kaya, Mehmet Asi̇lyilmaz, Sali̇ha Kirici, Sezen Tansi

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, possibilities of using the tobacco wastes as fertilizers, after processing in cigarette industry have been investigated. Wheat and rape seed and sesame and corn were selected as test plants for winter and summer time period, respectively. For this purpose, tobacco wastes in the different rates (0, 750, 1500, 2250 and 3000 kg/da) were applied into soil at 15 cm. depth two months ago before seeding so it provides partly decomposition of the tobacco wastes. Also another plot which is fertilized at the recommended rates for each crop was included into experiment for comparing the effects of tobacco …

Effects Of Storage On Physicochemical, Microbiological And Organoleptical Qualities Of Fruit Yoghurts Sold In Adana Markets, Nuray Şahan, Serdar Akin, Ati̇lla Konar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study 74 yoghurt samples produced by 3 native firms were analysed and the results obtained; as minimum and maximum values are pH 4.08-4.38, titration acidity % 0.65-1.11 (lactic acidity), dry matter % 19.37-25.18, fat % 3.0-3.2, protein % 2.37-3.82, total sugar % 11.86-15.11, serum separation % 0.0-34.0 and viscosity 32.63-311.73 sec. Differences of all the values accept for fat were found to be statistically important (p

The Effects Of Some Treatments On Germination Of Mahaleb (Prunus Mahaleb L.) Seeds, Resul Gerçekçi̇oğlu, Çeti̇n Çeki̇ç

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out in 1995 on Mahalep (Prunus mahaleb L.) seeds an important rootstock for sour cherry and sweetcherry trees. In this research, effects of seed coat removal, GA_3, H_2SO_4, preserved in cold and hot water, at 20 - 24ºC and 2 - 4 ºC, stratification in field on germination of mahaleb seeds were investigated. Fourteen different treatments were applied to seeds. The highest average germination was obtained by soaking the seeds removed coats for 24 hours in a solution of GA_3 at 1000 ppm + stratification for twelve weeks at 2 - 4ºC. While the seeds preserved …

Tensile Resistance Of Dowel With The Pvac And Polymerin From Different Types Wood Or Particle Or Fiberboards, Yalçin Örs, Musa Atar, Ayhan Özçi̇fçi̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was performed to determine the connections resistance with dowel of some beech wood materials and board types used in furniture industry, which are bonded by polyvinyl acetat (PVAc) and polyurethane based (Desmodur-VTKA) glues. For this purpose, the tensile resistance was made with wood materials; scotch pine (Pinus silvestris L), oriental beech (Fagus orientalis lipsky) and oak (Quercus petraea spp.) using cross and radial section with polyurethane based glue, edges of particle or fiber boards processed and unprocessed with beech wood, polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) glue. At the result of experiments, it was obtained the highest tensile resistance, by cross …

Stability Analysis Of Some Winter Sown Chickpea Cultivars In East Mediterranean Region, Sai̇m Özdemi̇r, Ufuk Karadavut, Cahi̇t Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this experiment, yield stabilty of 10 winter growth chickpea genotypes were investigated in Adana, Kahramanmaraş and Hatay Yayladağ. Experiments were located Çukurova University, Agricultural Faculty, Crop Science Department Experimental area in Adana, and farmers field in Kahramanmaraş and Hatay-Yayladağ. Chickpea variety that newly registered for winter crop ILC 482 (Güney Sarısı)), ILC-195, FLIP 85-14C (Menemen 92), FLIP 85-135C( Taşova 89) and promissing line FLIP 84-17C, FLIP 85-4C, FLIP 85-15C, FLIP 88-82C, FLIP 90-3C, FLIP 90-109C were used in experiments. Plants were sowed in fall and growth as winter crop. Yield data recorded from yield trials at Adana and Kahramanmaraş …

Problems Encountered In The Irrigated And Non-Irrigated Areas Of The Lower Seyhan Plain And Recommendations For Solution: A Case Study, Mahmut Çeti̇n, Hasan Özcan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The purpose of this study is to investigate the problems encountered in the irrigated and non-irrigated areas of Lower Seyhan Plain which coveres 213 200 ha land and has a great agricultural potential for Turkish economy. In the irrigated areas; it has been determined that actual cropping pattern is quite different from the proposed one, and irrigation ratio varied between 66 and 86 %. Although drainage problems still exist in 50 % of groundwater observation area, lands with groundwater salinity Ievels more than 5 000 \mumhos/cm cover only 4-5 % of these areas. Also, recently installed closed-conduit drains have improved …

Dendrochronology Of The Oriental Spruce (Picea Orientalis (L.) Link.) In Turkey, Zafer Cemal Özkan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study attempted to describe the variations in the annual growth of Oriental spruce and to give a mean annual ring curve using annual rings. Another purpose was to determine the standardized chronology in the wood of Picea orientalis (L.) Link. As a result the standardized chronology in the wood of Oriental spruce between 1749-1988 was determined.

Callus Development In Embryo Culture Of Wheat, Öznur Karaca, Betül Bürün

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study mature and immature embryos of Doğu-88 wheat variety was cultured for callus development on MS medium supplemented with 4 different substances. Experiment was planned and analysised as factorial design with two replication. Data has been converted with rootsquare transformation. Observations were continued during 42 days. Number oftubes in which callus, shoot and root formation occured, were found after observation. The immature embryos formed the highest callus (average 94 % ) on medium MS containing 2 mg/l 2,4-D + 1 mg/l kinetin. The mature embryos formed the highest callus ( average 95 % ) on MS medium containing …

A Study Of The Flower Biology Of Different Rye Genotypes (S. Cereale L., S. Montanum Guss.), İlknur Akgün, Meti̇n Tosun, Sevi̇m Sağsöz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the pollen germination rate, pollen viability, pollen size, pollen production and anther length of rye (S. cereale L.) and the diploid and tetraploid of perennial rye (S. montanum Guss.) populations were examined. The highest pollen germination rate was obtained in 30 % sucrose, 5 ppm boric acid and 10 ppm calcium nitrate solution with all specimens. Furthermore, the lowest pollen size (length: 18.92 \mum; width: 15.26 \mum), pollen production per anther (19982) and anther length (7.39 mm), but the highest pollen germination rate (40.48 %) and pollen viability (94.93 %) were observed in diploid perennial rye.

Studies On Mushroom Production In Aquaculture With Tuff And Perlite, Şeref Aksu, Ati̇la Günay

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study perlite, volcanic tuff and peat moss media were investigated for their possible use in mushroom production in aquaculture between 1994-1995. In mushroom feeding studies, 2% sucrose medium was found to be the most suitable solution for mushroom mycelium growth. Among the 6 different media each containing 2% sucrose, the effect of different rates of micro and macro elements were studied and mycelium growth was investigated. The best liquid medium in relation to the highest dry weight of mycelium was the medium labelled No. 1 which consisted of 10^-3 mol/l of macro and 10^-6 mol/l of micro nutrient …

Assessment Of The Effects Of Rooted Offshoot Properties And Ga_3 Applications On The Yield Of The Globe Artichoke, Günnur Koçer, Beni̇an Eser

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the effects of rooted offshoot properties and number of GA_3 applications, 30 ppm in concentration, on the early and total yield of the globe artichoke cv "Sakız", produced in one year, were tested. It was determined that when the offshoots, which were at the vegetative growth stage, were used in plantation, higher early and total yields were obtained than that of the generative growth stage. This positive result gained with offshoots at the vegetative stage was also improved significantly with all GA_3 applications, 30 ppm in concentration when compared with untreated plants. Double GA_3 application gave better …

Mandarin Garden Club 1999, Mandarin Garden Club

Mandarin Garden Club Scrapbooks

Scrapbook includes images, club news and news clippings. Cover material: Cardboard. Size: 11.5” x 10” x 2.5”.

Salinity And Hydrology Of The Fence Road Catchment : A Focus Catchment Of The Blackwood Basin, Ben Whitfield

Resource management technical reports

It is the clearing of native vegetation and replacement with lower water-use annual crops and pastures that is responsible for the developing salinity problem. Traditional farming practices have led to increased recharge to the groundwater systems resulting in increased storage and/or greater areas or rates of discharge. Groundwater monitoring has revealed variable rates of rise throughout the Fence Road catchment, from static to 0.6 metres per year, in a period of average to below average rainfall.

Artificial Alimentation Of Bees Using Natural Juices During The Dry Season, Ramiro Bernal Acosta

Theses and Dissertations

In the community of Tunshi San Nicols of the Licto parish in the Province of Chimborazo, an evaluation was done on the effect of an energetic supplementary feeding of bees (Italian-mestizas) during the dry season (September 23 to February 20). These supplements consisted of carrot juice (T1), orange juice (T2) and sugar cane juice (T3). These supplements were also compared to a control group (T0). The experimental units consisted of 16 standard beehives distributed randomly with the 4 treatments and 4 repetitions of each treatment. The results showed that sugar cane juice (T3) obtained the best results in the consumption …

Social And Economic Data For Regional And Natural Resource Management In Western Australia's South West Catchment : Results Of The 2006 Landholder Survey, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, South West Catchments Council (W.A.), Michael Hanslip, Australia. Bureau Of Rural Sciences.

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This report presents a summary of the key findings from a mailed survey to 2,000 landholders in the South West Region of Western Australia in 2006. The survey gathered information on the key social and economic factors affecting landholder decision-making about the adoption of practices expected to improve the management of natural resources in the region. The response rate for the survey was 69.4%.

The South West Catchment Council, Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food and the Bureau of Rural Sciences were key project partners. Funding was from a mix of national, state and regional programmes, including the Natural …

Validation Of The Small Scale Agricultural Production Model In The Community Of Tunshi-San Nicolas, Monica Alexandra Zuniga Donoso

Theses and Dissertations

The model developed in the experimental environment inside the ESPOCH presented satisfactory results. Because of this, it is necessary that the model of production be validated in the farming communities with the purpose of making adjustments before recommending its massive production. In other words, a comparative study should be done on what happened in the experimental farm and what would happen in the community. This is reason why this investigation is titled Validation of the Small-Scale Agricultural Production Model in the Community of Tunshi-San Nicolás. The objectives of the investigation were as follows: Validate the small-scale agricultural production model of …